Before a full house, Htin Kyaw clarified his plan to reorganise the country’s administration which cutting the number the ministries by a third.

He pledged job security for public servants.

Addressing parliament, Htin Kyaw said the decision will save money which can then be used in other areas.

“We can use that five billion kyats (more than four billion US dollars) which were saved by cutting back on ministries and ministers to improve our countrys education, health and rural development sectors,” Kyaw told parliament.

It’s candidate, retired general Myint Swe, last week became the country’s first vice president.

Analysts say relations between Suu Kyi and the armed forces will define the success of Myanmar’s most significant break from military rule since the army seized power in 1962.

What they are saying

“Job security would be ensured by transferring the employees appropriately. There is no reason for causing unemployment if the government employees take jobs in accord with existing laws, rules and regulations,” – Myanmar President-elect Htin Kyaw reassures public servants about job security.